Like other great finds in Germany Schnitzelbank was a Yelp recommended find. Tucked into a side…read morestreet off the main drag we found our way back to this hidden gem. With only a few tables in the place you quickly make new friends and end up dining next to strangers. We originally sat with a couple of local Germans and after they left a musician from the local college joined for her meal. Great schnitzel options here and true charm stood out for us. Would highly recommend this place to others in Heidelberg.

Schnitzelbank is the highest rated restaurant in Heidelberg, and with just cause…read more We lucked out coming here around 1430 HRS because we just missed the lunch rush and just beat the early dinner crowd. The weather was beautiful for sitting outside. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was outstanding. Friendly, witty, and willing to help navigate the menu - he made our dining experience even better. We started with a couple of local wines that were amazing - a red and a rosé. Some bread and butter came to our table with our escargot starter and side salad. The bread and starter were delicious. Our snails were hot and garlicky with plenty of juice to sop up. The side salad was also very tasty and fresh. For our mains I went with the Schnitzelbank Platter and my lady went with the Pepper Schnitzel. My platter came with a local delicacy called saumagen, as well as roasted pork, sausage, roasted potatoes, and sauerkraut. The saumagen was the highlight for me. Our server was also excited we got it. It is a local offering consisting of various meats and other items wrapped up in a stomach and served as a loaf-style meat. The pepper schnitzel was also outstanding - the sauce was indeed peppery, but it didn't smother the schnitzel, which was breaded nicely and not dry, as some schnitzels can be. And after all that food, still, an apple strudel. This was so worth it. I don't even like sweets in the USA, but in Europe, they are something else. This was something else. We had a lot of great meals on our trip, but this was probably the best. Not just for the food, but for the overall experience, it's easy to see why this is the shining star in Heidelberg.

Great brewery on a cozy street. Our server was funny and gregarious…read more I had to order the Vetters 33, aka the "strongest beer in the world." I wasn't driving, so warum nicht? It was fantastic. I only ordered a .11l as I didn't want to be carried to the train. I'd eaten a large lunch earlier, so just got the buttered pretzel. It was tasty. My uncle ordered a vegetarian Vetter's Devil and liked it. He got the larger of the 33 and the server said, "don't tell her, but I like you better." Ha! I'll definitely bring friends and family here again.

We visited Vetter's with a very large group for a company event, and the place handled it really…read morewell. The atmosphere is classic Heidelberg--warm, bustling, and full of charm. I ordered the pork shank, since it's a traditional dish I really wanted to try. Unfortunately, mine turned out quite dry, and a few locals in the group confirmed that it can be hit-or-miss. That said, the rest of the experience more than made up for it. The service was good and the staff were great, managing our big group smoothly and keeping things friendly. The real highlight was the beer--absolutely delicious, rich, and exactly what you'd hope for from a Brauhaus. Overall, while the pork shank wasn't my favorite, the combination of great staff, lively atmosphere, and excellent beer makes Vetter's a spot I'd recommend, especially if you're in Heidelberg with friends or colleagues.

Exceptional service and friendliness from this staff that was still here 2 years later. The food…read moreis very good, like my mom made, and the prices are reasonable. A great place to have German food while is the most touristy area of Heidelberg.

Great outdoor patio. Small inside. Very warm inside if you're visiting after walking around…read moreoutside. Server had a warm greeting and spoke great English. He was shocked that it was my husband's 50th birthday. We ordered the Apfel Strudel for dessert. He brought it with a lit tea light candle on the plate. Very cute. The food was amazing. I ordered the mushroom soup and potato pancakes. I almost ordered a second soup - it was so good. My husband's schnitzel was excellent. It was just what we wanted. Low-key, good and relaxing. People watching is top notch. Great beer selections and full bar for mixed drinks. I ordered Gluwein as I was trying to warm up. Loved it.

Lay your fears to rest, this place is amazing. The atmosphere is perfect, the staff is quite…read morefriendly, and the food is the best I've had in Germany. After reading previous reviews I was nervous I wouldn't be able to translate the menu. Turns out they have English menus and a lovely waitress who will help you figure out what you want. I had the stuffed cabbage, the tomato soup, and a strudel for dessert. All 3 were the best I've ever had. You won't go wrong with any choice here. Incredible place.

Terrible service, very rude server. We asked if we could order the kids food right away, she said…read moreno, all or none. Then the food took forever to come out. When it was brought out two of the dishes were wrong, the waitress got made at us when we sent them back. Never again.

The food was great, the beer cold, and the atmosphere ideal for people watching. The service was…read morealso prompt and friendly.

Good food. Good service. Fantastic beer. This is a typical German restaurant, where beer is…read moreplentiful and the food is heavy. You won't go away hungry or thirsty.

Easily the best meal of my time in Germany. I had originally set my sights on the nearby…read moreSchnitzelbank, but scheduling didn't work out. In hindsight, I'm glad it didn't. Walking in felt like stepping back in time. I doubt much has changed about this place in decades, and that's entirely a compliment. We were seated near a window and the ambiance was everything you'd want, cozy, warm, and genuinely inviting. I loved the feel of it. Our server was very kind. Her English was limited, but she was gracious and patient as I attempted to speak German, and was generous enough to tell me I did well. It added to the charm of the whole experience. Now, the food. The potatoes that came with the schnitzel were the best German potatoes I've ever had. The schnitzel itself was delicious, exactly what you'd hope for. The cheese spaetzle was a highlight as well, rich and satisfying. Plan on sharing it. The one miss was the pizza my sister-in-law ordered, which was fine but felt out of place. Stick to the German classics and you won't be disappointed. Would love to return if I ever make it back to Heidelberg.

The dining room in the restaurant is super cozy and decorated with lamps made from musical…read moreinstruments. The staff is very attentive. They check as appropriate and get what you need quickly. Our dinner was really good. We did have reservations. We even enjoyed some non-alcoholic beer. We had apple strudel for dessert, which was also really good. We were staying at the hotel, so just had to go upstairs after dinner. For the hotel - the only difficulty was the check in. We weren't sure where to go to check in. So we ended up asking the wait staff. We walked through the restaurant with our luggage to the the check in desk. Our room was comfortable and homey. The door required an old fashioned key to open. You can't beat the location being right by the old bridge.

Oh Red Ox how I love you! This 300-year old institution is a MUST when you are in Heidelberg. The…read morefood and beer: AMAZING. We were a party of 5 and were seated immediately. We ordered an array of items from pork and red cabbage to venison. Most of us ordered the Heidelberger beer. No one was smoking, which is a plus in a Heidelberg restaurant. There seems to be smoking everywhere in this town. All of us were amply pleased with the food, service and ambiance. We were seated near the door, but if you get a chance, check out the other rooms. One has a piano-man. Somewhere there are lockers for the steins of Red Ox Regulars. This is a university pub with a 300-year-old history. There were all age groups present (except no kids that I saw). The place is decked out in steins, hunting regalia, and photos of past regulars. In Heidleberg? GO HERE FOR DINNER!

I was told the Red Ox was the oldest restaurant in Heidelberg, over 300 years old and it sure…read morelooked it. Fantastic ambiance, great beer. I ordered the Deer ragout and the price for 6 people was a fraction of what it would cost at a local restaurant of such stature in my home town. Service was just OK...management was pleasant with some history of the restaurant.

10 out of 10 stars!…read more Maria was our server and she was welcoming, engaging, friendly and efficient. She made our time at this restaurant even that *more special. I need to add that Maria was working all of the tables by herself and slayed it! Sudpfanne was so good that we dined here twice in one day, and brought a friend! For lunch Mr. Wonderful enjoyed the sausage plate with potatoes and sauerkraut. I had the fried bread dumplings, mushroom gravy, with sauerkraut. We were happily fulfilled. For dinner Mr. Wonderful ordered the schnitzel, our friend ordered the goulash, and I was still full from lunch - so I only had the potato soup. All three of us left, full and happy. This restaurant is not touristy. They seem to cater to locals and folks who know where to go! They offer a warm, cozy and welcoming environment. They also have a beautiful beer garden in the back when weather permits.

Charming patio and incredible food. We chose from the classic dishes and enjoyed some wonderful…read morelocal sausage & slow-roasted pulled pork. The wine selection was incredibly delicious. Perfect way to end our German tour.

Recommend over other eateries on the Marktplatz. Couple euros more expensive per entree, but…read morequality of food and service is solid for good ole German food. Was there for Spargelzeit and we all had asparagus dishes and each was spot on. Service was efficient and friendly. Would def go again.

This is my favorite place to get a down and dirty schnitzel. (that doesn't mean this place is…read moredirty) What I mean by that is they are serving, quick, delicious, fried schnitzel. (Schnitzelbank is the place to go if you want home-style, meal your grandmother would serve) The pork is of good quality. The sauces are tasty and the fries are hot. During the summer, this is a prime location, on the marktplaz and is the place to see and be seen. The pils comes up to 1 liter and is always ice cold. The service is friendly and they do have menus in English.

Just stated a night here for a Christmas market tour. The hotel had great profits to the Christmas…read moremarket venders and was located in the lovely Old Town part of the city. The room we had overlooked a river. Front desk staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful (providing a map and some recommendations). The lobby lounge area was cozy and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Our room did have two twin beds that were actually separated from each other, sometimes hard to find in Europe. The room itself was not particularly spacious, especially the bathroom (which was about the size of a cruise ship bathroom). The bed was firm, but reasonably comfortable. The pillow was a large European style pillow, but needed a bit more firmness for neck support. The hotel does have an elevator, but it only goes up to the third floor. If your room is on the fourth floor, as ours was, you have to go up a final set of steps to your floor (but the front desk did ask us if we needed assistance with that). The hotel appeared to have an associated restaurant next to it, but we did not eat there to comment. The location and friendly staff definitely take the edges off the negatives. For those traveling by train, there is not close proximity to the station (so you'd need a taxi to the hotel). However, the hotels I stayed at in Germany that were close to the main train stations ended up being in much more shady neighborhoods--so lack of proximity may be one reason why the area felt so much safer for this hotel.

Hotel Holländer Hoff is in the perfect location. Down by the River. Right in the middle of…read morerestaurants and the Market. All the people that run this hotel are very nice snd helpful. It had air conditioning which was nice on a warm day. Once your car was parked you can walk to everywhere. It's an old building updated nicely. The only downside is no parking but if you use the parking place they suggest then you do get a discount. Be prepared if you have a large vehicle trying to find a place. The parking spots are very small. I knew this in advance. The views, the people , the bed and the location makes it worth staying. I will be back.